Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth: Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
About
Portsmouth is a town located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,389 and a population density of 293 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,108 inhabitants.
The town was created 386 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Portsmouth
| Population : | 17,108 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Newport County |
| Postal code : | 02871 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 59.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1638 (386 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:46:33 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 288 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 41°36'8"N 71°15'1"W (41.6023200, -71.2503300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Portsmouth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Portsmouth decreased by 1.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,389 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,389 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,385 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,446 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,457 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,416 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,431 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,433 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,311 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,226 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,108 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Portsmouth
1 Newport Car Museum
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2 Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division
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3 Green Animals Topiary Gardens
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4 Greenvale Vineyards
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People born in Portsmouth (10)
People born in Portsmouth, including soccer player Billy Gonsalves, football player Bobby Sewall, United States federal judge George Moulton Carpenter, Jr., .
List
- Gideon Cornell (Chief Justice of Rhode Island) he was born in 05/07/1710
- Joseph Sheffield (Colonial Rhode Island Attorney General) he was born in 22/08/1661
- Preserved Fish (New York City shipping merchant) he was born in 01/01/1766
- Frank P. Crandon (U.S. company tax commissioner) he was born in 28/10/1834
- Anthony Harkness he was born in 10/07/1793
- Andrew Chrabascz (American basketball player) he was born in 14/06/1994
- Brian D'Urso (physicist)
Schools in Portsmouth
College & universities near Portsmouth, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217518 | Roger Williams University | Bristol (RI) | 02809-2921 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portsmouth, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Portsmouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (RI) | 02871 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Portsmouth , Virginia The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Portsmouth is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites with a population of 95,094 people.
- Portsmouth , New Hampshire city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 21,557 people.
- Portsmouth , Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 19,744 people.
- Portsmouth , Iowa human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 176 people.
Other cities in Newport County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,412 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Middletown | 15,803 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Tiverton | 15,569 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Jamestown | 5,482 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Little Compton | 3,462 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Portsmouth distances to largest Rhode Island cities
